Diagnosis Flashcards
How to make a dx of Migrains w/o aura
2:
-unilateral
-pulsating
-mod/sever
-avoidance of activity
1:
-N/V
-photo/phonaphobia
how to make dx of migraines w/aura
only have to have 2 HA with clear aura descritpion
when is prophylatic migrane meds used
with 4+ migrains per mo
Mainstay of migrane prevention
-lifestyle mods
-BBlockers
Prophylactic migrane meds
-bblockers
-trycyclic antidepressants
-topamax
-depakote
Go to abortive migraine tx
-asa
-tylenol
-caffine
then triptans
Inflammatory markers of are elevated with temporal arteritis
crp and esr
How to treat temporal arteritis
long term steroids 1-2 yrs
symptoms typically resolve quick
Prophylatic drug for cluster HA
verapamil
cluster HA attack abortives
-High flow O2
-imitrex
A thunder clap headache is often associated with
stroke
what are some residual SE of TIA
-paralysis
-aphasia
Treatment for bells palsy
-steroid within 72hrs
-antivirals
-eye ointment
What type of tremor is present with parkinson
resting
when do essential tremmors occur
-occurs with intent
treatment of essential tremors
-bblockers
-regular physical activity
Why is ropinirol useful in parkinson
useful for tremors
SE of consussion
-HA
-Dizziness
-confusion
-sleepiness/lethargy
treatment for mild concussions
-decrease screen time
-rest
-slowly return to activity
potential complications of severe concussions
-hypoxia
-internal bleeding
-death
when is MS frequently dx
20-40yo
pts with MS are at an increased risk of
trigeminal neuralga
how to treat MS
-specialist- DMARDs
S/S of MS
-muscle weakness
-balance issues
-incontinence
-vision complaints (often presenting symptom)